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Sausage-Stuffed Loaf

By: Suzanne Hansen

"'This cheese-, spinach- and sausage-filled bread is a real crowd-pleaser,' assures Suzanne Hansen of Arlington Heights, Illinois. 'Tasty slices are great as a snack, served with a bowl of soup or as a fun appetizer at your next pizza party,' she suggests."

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What to Drink?
	Zinfandel

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings

Ingredients

2 (1 pound) loaves frozen bread dough
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

Thaw bread dough on a greased baking sheet according to package directions; let rise until doubled. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until no longer pink. Drain and place in a bowl. Add spinach, cheeses, oregano and garlic powder; set side.
Roll each loaf of bread into a 14-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Spread sausage mixture lengthwise down the center of each rectangle. Gently press the filling down; dot with butter. Bring edges of dough to the center over filling; pinch to seal. Return to the baking sheet, placing seam side down; tuck ends under and form into a crescent shape. Brush with egg.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting. If desired, cool one loaf on a wire rack; wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
To use frozen loaf: Thaw at room temperature for 2 hours. Unwrap and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Footnotes

To use frozen loaf: Thaw at room temperature for 2 hours. Unwrap and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.